Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
rotary	8	8
rotatively	17	17
rotatory	10	10
rotely	9	9
rottenly	12	12
rotundity	14	14
rotundly	14	14
roughdry	16	16
roughdrying	22	22
roughly	15	15
roughy	13	13
roundelay	15	15
roundelays	16	16
roundly	13	13
roupily	14	14
roupy	11	11
rousingly	16	16
routeway	14	14
routeways	15	15
routinely	14	14
rovingly	18	18
rowanberry	19	19
rowdily	14	14
rowdy	11	11
rowdyish	16	16